The French heavy cavalry sword introduced in 1801 was 97 centimeters long, and despite being uncomfortably heavy, gave Napoleon’s armored cavalry a lethal forward reach.

Despite Napoleon's success elsewhere, "this military campaign was a disaster, and the Grande Armée was decimated," with up to 500,000 French dead, the researchers wrote in the study.

In addition, Napoleon fielded the Army Cavalry Reserve (six heavy mounted divisions), the Army Artillery Reserve (25 percent of all French artillery fire power), and the seven thousand-strong ...

Finally, at 11:30, Napoleon’s artillery opened fire. His battle plan was simple. Wellington’s men occupied the outlying farm buildings on both flanks, and the crest of a ridge in the center ...

An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.

Re-enactment of 1815 conflict will seek to portray French military leader as a hero. UK News Website of the Year 2024. Your Say ... focusing on the charge of the French cavalry, which Napoleon won.

"The French Don’t Even Like Themselves" You're wrong, Ridley Scott, and here's why.